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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Samsung?

Samsung is a South Korean multinational conglomerate headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. It is the world's largest electronics company by measured by revenue and market capitalization.

Samsung produces a wide range of electronic products, including:

Smartphones: Samsung is the leading global smartphone manufacturer, known for its popular Galaxy S and Galaxy Note series. 

Televisions: Samsung is a leading manufacturer of high-definition and ultra-high-definition televisions, known for its innovative technologies like QLED and MicroLED.

Home appliances: Samsung offers a wide range of home appliances, including refrigerators, washing machines, ovens, and air conditioners. 

Semiconductors: Samsung is a leading manufacturer of semiconductors, including memory chips and processors, which are used in a variety of electronic devices. 

Samsung is also a major player in the IT and mobile communications industries, offering a range of products and services, such as network equipment, software, and cloud solutions.

In addition to its electronics business, Samsung also has a significant presence in a number of other industries, including:

Financial services: Samsung owns Samsung Life Insurance, Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance, and Samsung Securities.

Construction and engineering: Samsung C&T is a major construction and engineering company.

Biopharmaceuticals: Samsung Biologics is a leading manufacturer of biopharmaceuticals.

Overall, Samsung is a massive and diversified conglomerate that plays a major role in the global economy.

How to unlock a samsung phone?

• PIN/Pattern/Password: Enter the correct PIN, pattern, or password. If you forgot it, use Find My Mobile or Smart Lock to remotely unlock (requires setup).
  
• Fingerprint/Facial Recognition: Place your finger on the sensor or look directly at the front camera.
• Google Account: If your phone is connected to your Google account, you can try using your Google password to unlock it.

Hard Reset: As a last resort, you can perform a factory reset, erasing all data and settings. This will unlock the phone but requires setting it up again.

Where are samsung phones made?

While Samsung has design studios and factories globally, the primary manufacturing hub for Samsung phones is Vietnam, where they operate two large facilities producing smartphones, tablets, and wearables.

However, Samsung also has:

• Factories in its home country, South Korea, though production has shifted to Vietnam in recent years.
  
• Production partnerships with factories in other Asian countries, including India and China.
  
• This global network allows Samsung to optimize production costs and meet demand worldwide.

Who owns samsung?

While Samsung is a publicly traded company, the Lee family remains the largest shareholder, holding a controlling stake through various entities.

Lee Jae-yong, grandson of the founder, currently serves as the de facto leader and executive chairman.
Despite not owning the company outright, the Lee family's significant influence shapes Samsung's direction and decision-making.